There are so many modern appliances out there; it can be quite confusing as to what is needed and what is luxury. It all depends on the situation you are in and what you use your appliances for. The kitchen is the heart of most homes and is home to most of the household appliances and unless you have a super computer or home recording studio, the kitchen can actually be the most technically advanced room in the house!
When considering what appliances to kit your kitchen out with, first think about what your life style necessitates. Some of the more top of the range gadgets are specifically for cooking; these could include a slow cooker, expert slicer and perhaps automatic seasoners. OK the last one is definitely just for fun but the other gadgets mentioned could start off being used purely because of the novelty but will only be forgotten as time goes by if you are not genuinely interested in cooking.
The same goes for baking, there are some really expensive gadgets out there in the world of baking, from table top electric whisks and automatic icing pipers to bread makers and electric pastry cutters. Think about your life style, do you really spend that much time in the kitchen? If so then go all out, if not, try to restrain yourself a little.
There are some kitchen staples though, that none of us could live without. These include your fridge, cooker of some sort and washing machine. The next step up from basic necessities are the microwave, dish washer and tumble dryer, after which you get into the realms of pure luxury, examples of which are explained before.
When it comes to the basics there is one aspect all consumers should be considering though, and that is cost. Perhaps don’t be so wary of initial cost but the cost over the long period of time you tend to hold on to white goods. A washing machine at Appliances Direct will give you a good bench mark in terms of the number one concern in household appliances: energy efficiency. If you do go for the added extras, especially energy guzzlers such as dish washers and tumble dryers you need to make sure they will cost you as little as possible when it comes to utility bills.
That first kitchen pictured is my dream kitchen!
Oh I know! Its gorgeous! I would love to have a kitchen like that!
Those kitchens pictured above are gorgeous! I wish mine looked like one of those.
The kitchen in the 1st pic is a dream come true!